The New Hampshire Lottery announced a slight dip in the state’s sports betting handle for May, totaling $60.9 million. That’s a 1% decrease compared to the previous year and a noticeable drop from April’s $72.6 million. The mobile handle reached $57 million, down from April’s $68.4 million, while retail sports betting brought in $4 million, a slight decrease from $4.2 million the month prior.
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Gross Gaming Revenue Sees Decline
In May, the combined gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell to $8 million, down from $9.3 million in April. Online GGR accounted for $7.4 million, while retail sports betting GGR was $587,298, both figures showing a month-over-month decline. From July 2025 to May 2026, New Hampshire’s sports betting handle reached $856.4 million, with combined GGR at $101.1 million. The numbers underscore the state’s ongoing challenges in maintaining growth in the sports betting market—a trend analysts have observed recently.
Market and Regulatory Context
The 1% year-over-year dip happens as the context where several states’ sports betting handles have seen fluctuations. The competitive market dynamics and changing consumer betting patterns often result in such variances. New Hampshire, with its relatively new sports betting framework, has been adjusting to market pressures alongside shifts in consumer preferences. Still, the New Hampshire Lottery, responsible for overseeing sports betting in the state, continues to navigate these oscillations while exploring strategies to sustain engagement.
Leadership Continuity in Oversight
H. Andy Crews has been confirmed for another term on the New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission, running through 2029. Initially appointed in 2020, Crews has been at the helm as the state tackled regulatory and market challenges. His reappointment comes at a critical time when the state’s sports betting sector is grappling with maintaining momentum—continuity in leadership could be key in navigating these hurdles. The next steps for New Hampshire’s sports betting will likely focus on adapting to market demands and regulatory strategies. And the commission’s upcoming meetings might shed light on any new plans.
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